JCPenney weathered a bankruptcy, store closings and a Silicon Valley CEO — all followed by revenue declines. Now, the 123-year-old company is getting another shot at rebirth.

JCPenney has weathered a bankruptcy ... Eddie Bauer and Aéropostale were among the more popular mall brands in the 1990s and 2000s, but have since lost traction with shoppers.

JCPenney has weathered a bankruptcy ... Eddie Bauer and Aéropostale were among the more popular mall brands in the 1990s and 2000s, but have since lost traction with shoppers.

JCPenney has weathered a bankruptcy ... Eddie Bauer and Aéropostale were among the more popular mall brands in the 1990s and 2000s, but have since lost traction with shoppers.